Impact Stories

Stories that show how privately funded research, programs and initiatives are making a difference.

Carolina Stories

Pravenna standing in front of a wall covered in newspaper articles, smiling

2 min read

The gift of experience

Portrait of Matthew Wood running up the stairs at Kenan Stadium

7 min read

Graduating debt-free? ‘That’s crazy!’

Daniel Bowen (right) meets with Ross Tompkins, assistant to the town manager, to discuss Chapel Hill's sustainability initiative.

2 min read

Giving back to the community

SECU Foundation members holding check

2 min read

Investing in local leadership

Christine Mikeska and Ben Arbuckle with an assemblage of bones from an archaeological dig.

4 min read

Analyzing Ancient Animal Remains

A photo of downtown Kinston with American flag.

2 min read

Giving local governments a boost

A closeup portrait of Carolina student Elijah Watson with the Old Well in the background.

8 min read

'I Can't Believe I Got To Go'

Lantinx students

1 min read

Understanding gaps

Enrique Rojas-Martinez

1 min read

Pursuing a dream

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12 min read

'The Happiness of the Rising Generation'

2 min read

Student researcher receives inaugural Barbara Davis Goldman Award

Antonio McBroom Smiling for a photo.

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Antonio McBroom ‘08, Morehead-Cain Scholar